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WOMEN ONLY

TOUR TO CUBA

Step into the vibrant rhythm of Cuba, where vintage cars weave through colorful streets, murals tell their stories, and salsa beats invite you to dance. Explore Havana’s history, wander through Viñales’ lush tobacco farms, and connect with locals over mojitos in hidden courtyards. This is more than a trip—it’s a celebration of culture, shared with an incredible group of women who’ll make the adventure unforgettable.

Group size

Up to 14

Trip length:

9 days

Activity Level:

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Farm to table meal + women run NGO

Enjoy a delicious meal at a woman owned organic farm to table restaurant with stunning sunset views.

An inside look at Afro-Cuban culture

Learn about the roots of the Afro-Cuban culture over a homemade lunch at the community leader’s home.

Vintage Car Ride

Get Instagrammable windswept hair as you ride a classic car ride down Havana’s historic Malecón.

Classic cocktail class

Learn the art of mixing a perfect mojito during a cocktail workshop at a classic Cuban bar.

Visit a Coffee Farmer who was part of the revolution

Meet a third generation coffee farmer at his home, taste his brew & hear stories of what it’s really like to be Cuban.

Learn to salsa

Salsa is hot in Cuba, and you’ll learn how it’s done in a women only class in the heart of Viñales.

TRAVELER LOVE

It is hard to say what activity was better than the next. Every day was different and filled with culture, history, food, drink and laughter. Our guide, Yummet, was the crown jewel. Her love and pride in her country was evident in the knowledge she shared. She encouraged us to enjoy Cuba's dance, heritage and people. I was impressed by the roommate matching and felt well suited to mine. Our group was a lovely bunch of fun, traveled women that were curious, compassionate and adventurous. Cuba was truly amazing. Thank you, SoFe and Yummet.

ELIZABETH

TRIP DETAILS

On this 9-day journey, you’ll uncover the real Cuba that’s far away from the resorts as you explore local art, food, and culture.

Cuba is different, and that’s a big part of its allure. Patience and good humor will go a long way in this beautiful destination; things don’t always go according to plan or work the same way as you might expect from back home.

There is very little to no wifi available, so come prepared and let your boss know you will be disconnected!

INCLUSIONS

Arrival airport pickup on day 1

Stay in beautiful local owned guesthouses

8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

All activities listed in the itinerary

Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle

Max 14 solo female travelers in your group

Twin share rooms

Expert local guide for the whole tour

MEET YOUR NEW BFF

People often leave our Meetup Tours with friends for life and couches to crash on all over the world.

GUARANTEED SOLO TIME

Spend it with friends or explore on your own, but take time to reflect on your incredible journey.

GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP

Enjoy our hand-picked accommodation combining the best of design, location and comfort.

TOUR AT A GLANCE

WELCOME TO HAVANA

Airport pickup & luggage hold for early arrivals

DAY 2 - HAVANA TO VIÑALES

Highlights of Havana and dinner in a local’s home

DAY 3 - VIÑALES

Coffee tasting, cigar rolling & salsa dancing

DAY 4 - BAY OF PIGS TO CIENFUEGOS

White sand, snorkelling & solo time

DAY 5 - CIENFUEGOS TO TRINIDAD

Culture & history in colorful Trinidad & solo evening

DAY 6 - TRINIDAD

Waterfall swim, picture-perfect beach day and solo time

DAY 7 - SANTA CLARA TO HAVANA

Che Guevara memorial, classic cars & Revolution Square

DAY 8 - HAVANA

Afro-Cuban culture and artist's home visit & rumba performance

HASTA PRONTO, CUBA

Breakfast, goodbyes and check out

YOUR TRIP ITINERARY

Day 1

WELCOME TO HAVANA!

Airport pickup & luggage hold for early arrivals.

Bienvenidos a Cuba! Your adventure begins in Havana, a sultry, sexy city where salsa beats pour from open windows, sweet-smelling cigar smoke permeates the air, and colorful, crumbling buildings stand frozen in time.

We’ll pick you up from the airport and escort you to your accommodation, a cozy, family-owned guesthouse within easy walking distance of prime Havana hotspots. Join your group for an optional dinner out and your first Cuban mojito while the sun sets over the sea.

We recommend arriving by 3pm. If you’re earlier, no worries — we’ll hold your luggage while you get acquainted with Cuba’s vibrant capital city.

Meals: none

Day 2

HAVANA TO VIÑALES

Highlights of Havana, Fusterlandia, and dinner in a local’s home with sweeping sunset views.

Learn about Cuba’s rich culture and complicated history as you explore Havana on foot with a local female guide. You’ll see all the city’s must-see spots, including the Havana Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, Basilica of San Francisco de Asis, Plaza Vieja, and Central Park.

Enjoy a bit of solo time to explore and grab lunch before we head to Fusterlandia, a whimsical neighborhood filled with one-of-a-kind mosaics. Created as a passion project by local artist (and the “Picasso of Cuba”) Jose Fuster, this once-rundown community is now an outdoor gallery of childlike fantasy.

Afterwards, hit the road for a scenic drive to Viñales, a picturesque gem tucked deep in the Cuban countryside. For dinner, you’re invited into a local woman’s home with stunning views of the valley. While Cuba’s resorts have long been infamous for subpar food, homemade Cuban cuisine is healthy and delicious.

Later, you’ll have some free time to explore the historic town center, where multihued colonial houses and charming cafes line quiet, tree-lined streets.

Meals: breakfast and dinner

Day 3

VIÑALES

Coffee tasting, Cuban cigar rolling, & salsa dancing

Today, you’ll soak up picturesque views of mist-covered hills, rolling tobacco fields, and coffee plantations dotted with straw huts in the lush valley of Viñales. This area is one of the agricultural hearts of Cuba and feels a million miles away from the sweaty hustle of Havana. Start your day weaving through local farms and sampling a freshly roasted brew of the region’s deliciously rich coffee.

Next, meet with a local tobacco farmer and learn about the cigar trade from planting to curing to rolling — then try your hand at rolling your very own Cuban cigar to keep. In the early afternoon, unwind with some quiet solo time before rejoining your group and guide for a hands-on cocktail class and salsa dancing lesson. Dinner tonight is at a woman owned local farm for an organic, farm-to-table meal featuring local ingredients.

Meals: breakfast and dinner

Day 4

BAY OF PIGS TO CIENFUEGOS

White sand beaches, snorkelling in a seaside paradise & solo time

Time for a road trip with your new travel friends! Your first stop is the Bay of Pigs, the infamous site of a botched CIA attack in 1961. While the region may be best-known for its notorious political history, it’s also an area of pristine beauty, where white sand beaches meet shimmering turquoise waters, and world-class snorkeling can be found in its shallow reefs.

Get a brief history lesson from your local guide, then dive into the water for a swim and snorkel amid tropical fish and colorful coral. Then, it’s back in the van and onwards to Cienfuegos, the “Pearl of the South.” This beautiful seaside town is known for its stunning French-inspired architecture, leisurely pace, and friendly locals. Enjoy a bit of solo time or join others in your group for an evening out on the town.

You could choose to watch the sunset from a cigar bar along the waterfront, indulge at a chocolate and coffee café, or sway to sultry beats at one of the many live music venues.

Meals: breakfast and lunch

Travel time: 6 hours

Day 5

CIENFUEGOS TO TRINIDAD

Culture & history in colorful Trinidad & solo evening

After a short drive this morning, we’ll arrive in Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled deep in the mountains, where modern street art mingles with candy-colored colonial architecture. Follow your guide down the cobblestone streets and uncover the history of this enchanting city where every turn looks like a postcard.

After lunch, you’ll visit one of Trinidad’s many iconic museums and learn about the region’s unique culture. This evening, you’re free to explore at your leisure. Maybe join the friendly locals in Plaza Mayor for a chat, a cigar, and even a game of dominoes. If your feet are itchy, there’s an underground cave bar that’s perfect for practicing your new salsa skills late into the night!

Meals: breakfast and lunch

Day 6

TRINIDAD

Waterfall swim, picture-perfect beach day and solo time

Trinidad offers the perfect mix of city, beach, and lush mountain scenery — and today you’ll get to enjoy all three! First, we’ll embark on an moderate, but extremely rewarding, hike to the Salto de Javira waterfall.

Take a dip in the picture-perfect swimming hole at the base of the falls, surrounded by towering, rocky cliffs. After, relax at beautiful Playa Ancon, where brilliant, turquoise waters meet soft, white sand.

This evening, you’re free to explore on your own or with your travel companions. Trinidad’s pretty palm-lined streets are a photographer’s dream, so don’t forget your camera!

Meals: breakfast

Day 7

SANTA CLARA TO HAVANA

Che Guevara memorial, classic cars, & Revolution Square

Today we’ll journey back to Havana, but with a stop in Santa Clara along the way. Santa Clara is most famous for its revolutionary landmarks, including the Che Guevara Mausoleum, where he and other fighters are laid to rest. Join your guide on a quick walk around the memorial to learn about the history of the revolution and how it continues to shape Cuba today. Then, it’s onwards to Havana, where you’ll hop into one of those classic convertibles you’ve no doubt seen cruising around town!

Take a ride along Havana’s beloved Malecón, a sprawling esplanade where ocean waves crash up and over the sea wall and locals gather at dusk with bottles of rum. Then, head over to the famous Revolution Square, one of the largest city squares in the world and where the Castros have addressed the Cuban people over the decades. Your evening is free to explore on your own — enjoy the city’s up-and-coming food scene, then maybe grab a mojito or daiquiri at one of Havana’s cocktail bars where Hemingway famously used to haunt.

Meals: breakfast and lunch

Travel time: 4 hours

Day 8

HAVANA

Meeting with Barbara’s Power, Afro-Cuban culture and artist’s home visit, & rumba performance

For our last full day together in Cuba, we’ll learn more about an essential piece of Cuba’s identity: its Afro-Cuban culture. First we’ll visit Barbara’s Power, a local Afro Cuban clothing store aiming to create African-inspired fashion in Cuba. You’ll meet the owner, who will explain the purpose of her project: to help other entrepreneurs earn an income for marginalized women and to reclaim the image of the black woman as beautiful and powerful.

Next, we’ll continue to our Afro-Cuban religion tour in an artist’s home. While Cuba is mainly a Catholic country, it still holds tight to African traditions brought over by enslaved peoples to the Americas. Learn how many West African traditions, including religion, language, music, art, and food, have merged to form Cuba’s spiritual practice of Santería. Join a local artist in their home for a drink, a chat, and a delicious Afro-Cuban lunch.

Watch a vibrant performance of Rumba, a powerful, passionate dance style created by enslaved Africans in Cuba in the 16th century. For your final evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with the group and share your favorite memories of captivating Cuba!

Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 9

HAsta Pronto, cuba

Speed boat transfer & solo time

Today we say our goodbyes — but with plans to stay in touch! After breakfast, we’ll check out of our villa. Whether you’re heading home or continuing your travels, we’ll help you arrange transport to your next stop.

Meals: breakfast

HAND-PICKED ACCOMMODATION

It’s extra important to support locally owned businesses in Cuba, where small businesses and non-government owned properties are not typical. Many of the accommodations are called Casa Particulares, which are people’s homes that they open up for guests. Each Casa or Casita is different.

We think this is one of the most special parts of our Meetup Tour in Cuba. These homestay-like experiences make for the best meals, unparalleled hospitality, and an inside look at Cuban culture. The best part of the experience are the laughs over a glass of rum, the morning conversations with locally sourced coffee, and dancing on the porch until the early hours of the morning.

Since we aren’t staying at hotels, people’s homes often don’t have a website or even a proper name. Rest assured, our guides know the owners very well. We have been working with these guest houses for many years. You’re in good hands.

Here are photos from our collection of favorite Casitas and Casa Particulares to give you a sense of the accommodation you can expect while traveling in Cuba.

MEET YUMMET

YOUR GUIDE FOR THE TRIP

Once a teacher, now a passionate tour guide sharing her love for her country. She’s all about leading our female-only tours, singing, and salsa dancing. Catch her serenading lucky tour groups or grooving to the rhythm when she’s not exploring with her son.

With Yummet, you know it will be an unforgettable adventure, where every moment is filled with laughter, culture, and connection.

Dates & Prices

Prices listed in USD

We sell out fast!

Hold your spot with a $550 deposit that goes toward the total cost of your tour.

Flexible payment plans

Pay what you want when up want with the balance due 90 days before departure.

Free transfer

Change your dates or your destination one time for free, just give us at least 90 days notice.

Dates	Priced from	Book Now
May 3 - 11, 2025	$3,450.00	Join waiting list
July 12 - 20, 2025	$3,525.00	Join waiting list
November 15 - 23, 2025	$3,600.00	Book Now

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WHAT ARE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DETAILS?

Arrival: José Martí International Airport (HAV) anytime between 8:00am and 4:00pm on tour start date

We will will have an airport transfer waiting for you at the Havana International Airport, when you arrive during the above arrival window. The transfer will take you from the airport to our group hotel. If fellow travelers arrive around the same time, we’ll bring you to the hotel together.

Departure: José Martí International Airport (HAV) anytime after 10:00am on tour end date. This transfer is not included, but our guide can help arrange a taxi.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?

Airfares
Visa or entrance fees
Travel insurance (mandatory for all travelers)
Airport drop off
Guide & driver tips
Any meals not listed under inclusions
Any optional activities

PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY

A non-refundable $550 deposit is required to hold your spot.
Final payment is due 90 days before departure.
Pay as much as often as you like until the due date.
If you cancel your spot earlier than 90 days before departure, you can apply your payment to any trip within the next year.
No refunds on deposits.

DO I NEED A VISA?

Most nationalities need a visa to enter Cuba. Americans can visit Cuba if they choose “support of the Cuban people” as the reason for their visit, and they use their money to support locals, not government owned businesses. Our itinerary supports locals. You will need to purchase a visa at your gate before departure at the airport check-in counter for approx $100USD.

WILL THIS ITINERARY CHANGE?

The itinerary is subject to change due for any reason – weather, unexpected cancellations, impromptu local opportunities, or surprise additions.

All bookings are subject to our terms and conditions.

HOW MUCH LUGGAGE CAN I BRING?

Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory or you may be refused to join the tour. See our guide for help choosing a plan.

KIND WORDS FROM OUR TRAVELLERS

“I would definitely book another trip with SoFe travel. I’ve used other travel group trips in the past. I found the Cuba tour to be VERY organized, yet flexible and accommodating.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐KIMBERLY D.

“What an amazing experience! I was connected with amazing, interesting and fun female travellers – some with years of experience, some just starting their solo travel adventures. It was the perfect group to explore all that Cuba had to offer with.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐MELINDA G.

“As an American, Cuba has always been a place that’s intrigued me, but hasn’t been too accessible due to political reasons. The Cuba Meet-Up Tour made the mysterious island open to discovery; not just spending the day in Havana on a cruise ship, but actually immersing into the country and it’s culture.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐JORDYNN H.

Our tour guide Yummet was terrific and the other women on the trip were tons of fun. I found the Cuban people to be warm, resourceful, resilient, and creative. The trip was well organized and ran smoothly.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐LIZ N.

Yumet was amazing. She took excellent care of us. She planned fun days along with days with historical learning. She was attentive to our needs and was always ready to adjust the itinerary when plans couldn't go forward. She gave up her personal time to join us during our outings on our personal time. I have travelled in other groups with other tour companies and I have never had a guide that was as much fun and as attentive as Yumet! Please keep bringing her back for your future groups.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐KIM M.

My favorite part of the trip was our stay in Viñales! I loved touring the coffee and tobacco farms and the beautiful country scenery.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐LEAH C.

PHOTOS FROM THE ROAD

We looove to collect and share photos from our Solo Female Traveler Meetup Tours. To see more images from Cuba, check out the stories on our Instagram! @solofemaletravel. When you travel with us, tag @sofetravel so we can find your posts.